Our science speakers include a former astronaut, award-winning geneticists and the neuroscientists who make big ideas accessible.
Understand the impact of science and technology, along with the discoveries that are changing the world we live in with PepTalk's expert science speakers.
Susan Greenfield
Science
Health and Fitness
Mental Health
Maggie Aderin
Adversity
Neurodiversity
Diversity and Inclusion
Liz Bonnin
Sustainability
Adam Rutherford
Science
Diversity and Inclusion
Social Impact
Mariano Sigman
Behavioural Science
Decision Making
Communication
Sabina Brennan
Change Management
High Performance
Resilience
Samira Ahmed
Science
Politics
Business Ethics
Barra Best
Science
Climate Change
Storytelling
Zoe Laughlin
Creativity
Innovation
Science
Lucy Hawking
Science
Storytelling
Jon Chase
Science
Communication
Mark Miodownik
Science
Innovation
Sustainability
Why book a science speaker?
STEM is central to innovation, economic growth, and competitive advantage — helping businesses develop cutting-edge products, streamline operations, and make data-driven decisions. A strong foundation in science enables companies to create new industries and solve complex problems more efficiently. PepTalk offers an inspiring line-up of science speakers covering diverse fields, from astrophysics to environmental science. Their expert insights can help your organisation foster a culture of curiosity and innovation, accelerate knowledge acquisition, and provide fresh perspectives for your team and events.
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the process - step by step
Tell us about your event and we'll do the rest. No back-and-forth, no guesswork — just the right speaker, matched to your brief, handled end to end.
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Tell us your brief.
Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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Get your proposal within 24 hours.
We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Refine until it's right.
Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Confirm. We handle everything else.
Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Event countdown.
Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
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Tell us about your event and we'll send you a curated shortlist within a day. We combine PepTalk's smart matching engine technology with the expertise of our booking team to find the speaker who's right for your audience, your brief, and your budget.
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From global enterprises to fast-growing teams, event organisers come back to PepTalk because we get it right the first time.
PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.
We work with PepTalk across our flagship conferences, executive roundtables and dinner events. They have an exceptional ability to source world-class speakers while delivering a genuinely personal, white-glove service throughout. They are, quite simply, a pleasure to work with.
Working with PepTalk has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their level of service is truly exceptional - a standard that's incomparable to anyone else in the industry. If you're considering partnering with PepTalk, don't hesitate.
PepTalk are brilliant. They truly understand our goals and consistently deliver, connecting us with experts who bring unique and thought-provoking insights. Highly recommended.
We've worked with PepTalk on a range of projects – from motivational speakers on high performance to a coaching programme focused on work-life balance & change. They take the time to understand what we need. We value the partnership.
The team at PepTalk was incredibly responsive and invested in our event's success. From their suggestions we were able to easily identify a speaker that matched what we were looking for. They were incredible to work with, I would recommend them to anyone!
The client service has been truly exceptional, and the support in planning our annual speaker programme has been invaluable. PepTalk is a team we love working with, time and time again.
Everything has been smooth with PepTalk. Great communication. Easy booking. And great follow-up.
PepTalk made the entire speaker booking process seamless. They were incredibly fast, easy to work with, and took the time to understand our brief and learning outcomes. The expert speaker they matched us with brought fresh, engaging perspectives that resonated perfectly with our audience.
Our Picks
Tim Spector
Epidemiologist & microbiome expert
Explore the science of gut health and the power of personalised nutrition at your next event with Tim Spector, Professor of Epidemiology at King's College London and scientific co-founder of ZOE. His research on how individual biology drives performance has reached millions through five bestselling books and two Netflix documentaries.
Maggie Aderin
Space scientist & BBC broadcaster
Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, physicist and space scientist, helps audiences explore astronomy and champions STEM education. Co-host of BBC's The Sky at Night since 2014, she won the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.
Kakani Katija
Ocean engineer & bioinspiration leader
Unlock the future of ocean exploration and bioinspired engineering with Dr. Kakani Katija, head of the Bioinspiration Lab at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Kakani advances underwater imaging, AI-driven ocean data, and bioinspired design, recognized by National Geographic, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering.
Jack Lewis
Neuroscientist, Author, Broadcaster
Dr Jack Lewis, neuroscientist and broadcaster, uses brain science to help teams focus, decide, and perform better. A neuroscience speaker with a UCL PhD, he co-wrote Sort Your Brain Out and has presented for the BBC, Sky, and Discovery.
frequently asked questions
Something we've not covered here?
A science speaker is a scientist or researcher who makes complex ideas accessible across fields from genetics to neuroscience. They include a former astronaut and award-winning geneticists. PepTalk connects you with science speakers matched to your audience.
A science speaker gives your audience genuine insight and wonder, turning big scientific ideas into something clear and relevant. They bring authority from real research careers. PepTalk will match one to your event.
A science speaker covers genetics, neuroscience, physics, space and how scientific thinking applies to everyday decisions. Sessions draw on a former astronaut, award-winning geneticists and leading neuroscientists. PepTalk can shape the focus to your audience.
A science speaker covers a broad range of fields from genetics to neuroscience; a space science speaker focuses specifically on space, astronomy and exploration. One spans all of science, the other looks to the universe. PepTalk can match either.
Booking a science speaker starts with a short brief: your event, audience, date, budget, and format. Send it through getapeptalk.com or hello@getapeptalk.com and you'll get a shortlist within 24 hours. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, fees, travel, and logistics.
Science speaker fees typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, and $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US, depending on profile, session length, and format. The best-known names sit at the higher end. Tell PepTalk your budget at getapeptalk.com and we'll shortlist speakers who fit it.
Science speakers are available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, and Q&A sessions, in person or virtually. Many offer a workshop or breakout after a keynote so the content sticks. Tell PepTalk your format at getapeptalk.com and we'll match accordingly.
Book a science speaker 2 to 3 months ahead for most events, and 4 to 6 months for high-profile names or peak season. Earlier booking widens your choice. PepTalk also handles shorter timelines and last-minute requests where a speaker's diary allows.
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